Julian drove out of the Monroe residence with his mind in complete chaos. His grip on the steering wheel tightened painfully as Serena’s confession kept replaying in his head like a curse he couldn’t escape.
“She was always better than me.”
“I let you believe it.”
“I did it because I loved you.”
Every word felt heavier than the last. The more he thought about it, the more disgusted he became with himself.
For years, he had convinced himself that Sophie was the problem. He had been convinced she was nothing but a jealous sister who was ready to do anything just to have her sister's life. Every cold word, every accusation, every moment he ignored her pain had felt justified because hit'selieved Serena was innocent.
Now, he could barely recognize the man he had become.
His chest tighte
